I thought I had filled this in before, but I can't find my post. Sorry if I am double posting.
So what I want is:
1 - breed, age and sex of pig
2 - brief description of symptoms that made you suspect heart problems
3 - diagnostics done and the results
4 - treatment, med and dosage
5 - results of treatment
6 - other med issues
1. Coronet, 4 this month, Female
2. A hooting sound, a swollen hind foot, a pea eye and laying around like a flat pancake. The hooting really summed everything up though.
3. It took me ages to find a vet who took me seriously, and even then I had to go twice. He done two x-rays and an ultrasound. The results showed an enlarged heart with fluid.
4. Frusemide (fruscol) for the fluid, Fortekor to help the heart not work so hard.
5. It has it's up and downs, some days she in on minimum dose, sometimes (like now) she is having to have a very high dose to reduce fluid.
6. She had severe cysts (now spayed) and is blinde, most likely due to cysts. She has had a urine infection before.
Request for heart pig stories
Coupaging a heart pig works wonders for clearing the lungs of fluid. To do this is a case of tapping rather than pounding (as you would with a human) the upper SIDE of the pig halfway between the shoulder and rib cage.
Feel for the shoulder blade and the top rib. In-between those sites (you'll feel a dip), with the fingers held together, gently but firmly, tap with the force you would use when typing, for example. Hold your other hand cupped along the opposite side of the pig to steady the body.
Frequency should be about 2 taps per second. Do this for about two minutes, longer if the pig will allow, on BOTH sides. Wait five minutes or so, then repeat the whole procedure again.
Carry out this procedure three or four times a day. The pig may cough afterwards, no fear, it's coughing up fluid and will feel better for it. The more you can do this, the quicker the fluid will leave the lungs and your pig will be grateful for the disturbance.
This is done in conjunction with the use of Diuretics.
Keep doing the coupaging therapy until your piggie is clear and Diuretic therapy will be less too.
Feel for the shoulder blade and the top rib. In-between those sites (you'll feel a dip), with the fingers held together, gently but firmly, tap with the force you would use when typing, for example. Hold your other hand cupped along the opposite side of the pig to steady the body.
Frequency should be about 2 taps per second. Do this for about two minutes, longer if the pig will allow, on BOTH sides. Wait five minutes or so, then repeat the whole procedure again.
Carry out this procedure three or four times a day. The pig may cough afterwards, no fear, it's coughing up fluid and will feel better for it. The more you can do this, the quicker the fluid will leave the lungs and your pig will be grateful for the disturbance.
This is done in conjunction with the use of Diuretics.
Keep doing the coupaging therapy until your piggie is clear and Diuretic therapy will be less too.
So I have a question -- our pig has been on 2mg lasix for about 2 weeks, he seems to be rocking again when he breathes, how do I know how much to increase his lasix?
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LAWomans
- "Live Long and Prosper"
Gracie - at least 6 years old - Teddy
Passed on December 31, 2010
Gracie and her sister Lucy never had any heart symptoms so I didn't put either on heart meds. Since I have so many pigs on heart meds I was glad these two seemed to have avoided the dreaded congestive heart failure. Not so. The only sign there was a problem is her hind feet were pale when I took her in the day she passed.
Gracie died of congestive heart failure, which I could have prevented had I put her on Lotensin. Her sister is now on meds.
Passed on December 31, 2010
Gracie and her sister Lucy never had any heart symptoms so I didn't put either on heart meds. Since I have so many pigs on heart meds I was glad these two seemed to have avoided the dreaded congestive heart failure. Not so. The only sign there was a problem is her hind feet were pale when I took her in the day she passed.
Gracie died of congestive heart failure, which I could have prevented had I put her on Lotensin. Her sister is now on meds.
Hi Everyone.
I am not sure if this imformation is exactly what you'r looking for, but i'll share my experiences anyway. Unfortunately my piggy Giraffe passed away only 2 days ago, I believe due to heart failure from an existing heart condition.
So what I want is:
1 - breed, age and sex of pig:
American, 1yr 4mths, Boar.
2 - brief description of symptoms that made you suspect heart problems:
Continuous malclussion in such a young pig, and in the end he passed because he had a very weak heartbeat ad circulation, so much so that he was unable to walk. His temperature was also extremely low on arrival at the vets and no matter what I tried he could not keep his weight at a good level, he passed away at the mere weight of 0.9lbs (427g) even though i hand fed him every night with critical care, as much as he would take (which most of the time was 2tbsp per day).
3 - diagnostics done and the results
There were no diagnostics taken for the heart condition, the only results that poitned to a probable heart failure was the poor circulation and weak heart beat etc.
4 - treatment, med and dosage
Unfortunately Giraffe had to be put to sleep. His condition was too far gone and there was virtually nothing the vets could do. I am confident that in this instance it was the best decision for my pet because he is now at peace.
5 - results of treatment
He passed away peacefully - he is now in no more pain and happy running in piggy heaven in fields of endless grass and fresh vegies. I know he is with me still and he will help me find a friend for my other pig.
6 - other med issues
Reccuring Malclossion, not related to diet, no amount of treatment would cure my little guy's dental problems which first presented about 2-3mths ago, even though he was with the top exotics vet for guineas in the world, Dr. David Vella. Other than that, no health problems. I was preparing to have him try the chinsling treatment in hope that it may help him with his problems, I was so excited because the night before he was sick he wqas bouncing around and very very active and sseemed to be having heaps of fun - I am glad he spent his last night having fun. He fell ill the next morning and we rushed him to the vet who said the prognosis was very poor, we decided to euathanize and he sadly passed away.
I am not sure if this imformation is exactly what you'r looking for, but i'll share my experiences anyway. Unfortunately my piggy Giraffe passed away only 2 days ago, I believe due to heart failure from an existing heart condition.
So what I want is:
1 - breed, age and sex of pig:
American, 1yr 4mths, Boar.
2 - brief description of symptoms that made you suspect heart problems:
Continuous malclussion in such a young pig, and in the end he passed because he had a very weak heartbeat ad circulation, so much so that he was unable to walk. His temperature was also extremely low on arrival at the vets and no matter what I tried he could not keep his weight at a good level, he passed away at the mere weight of 0.9lbs (427g) even though i hand fed him every night with critical care, as much as he would take (which most of the time was 2tbsp per day).
3 - diagnostics done and the results
There were no diagnostics taken for the heart condition, the only results that poitned to a probable heart failure was the poor circulation and weak heart beat etc.
4 - treatment, med and dosage
Unfortunately Giraffe had to be put to sleep. His condition was too far gone and there was virtually nothing the vets could do. I am confident that in this instance it was the best decision for my pet because he is now at peace.
5 - results of treatment
He passed away peacefully - he is now in no more pain and happy running in piggy heaven in fields of endless grass and fresh vegies. I know he is with me still and he will help me find a friend for my other pig.
6 - other med issues
Reccuring Malclossion, not related to diet, no amount of treatment would cure my little guy's dental problems which first presented about 2-3mths ago, even though he was with the top exotics vet for guineas in the world, Dr. David Vella. Other than that, no health problems. I was preparing to have him try the chinsling treatment in hope that it may help him with his problems, I was so excited because the night before he was sick he wqas bouncing around and very very active and sseemed to be having heaps of fun - I am glad he spent his last night having fun. He fell ill the next morning and we rushed him to the vet who said the prognosis was very poor, we decided to euathanize and he sadly passed away.
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iastate09
- Supporter in '15
1 - American boar, born 09/04, died 05/11 of a rapid and severe case of bloat
2 - Came down with URI Feb 2008, after multiple vet visits, 2 vets, two sets of xrays and $800 was diagnosed with enlarged heart and pneumonia.
3 - Enlarged heart diagnosed from xray by Dr. Grant Jacobsen in Marshalltown, IA (HIGHLY recommend!)
4 - Lasix - 1mg twice daily
Benazepril - .25 mg daily
(there was discussion on the forum that these doses may be too low, but he did well on them and my vet never adjusted them - just a disclaimer)
5 - Julius did VERY well on the Meds, remained my fattest and happiest pig up until his death :( He had no more infections of any kind and was healthy from then until he was his with an intestinal tumor which caused bloat :(
6 - Occasional corneal ulcers/irritations
Link to med thread: https://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewt ... sc&start=0
2 - Came down with URI Feb 2008, after multiple vet visits, 2 vets, two sets of xrays and $800 was diagnosed with enlarged heart and pneumonia.
3 - Enlarged heart diagnosed from xray by Dr. Grant Jacobsen in Marshalltown, IA (HIGHLY recommend!)
4 - Lasix - 1mg twice daily
Benazepril - .25 mg daily
(there was discussion on the forum that these doses may be too low, but he did well on them and my vet never adjusted them - just a disclaimer)
5 - Julius did VERY well on the Meds, remained my fattest and happiest pig up until his death :( He had no more infections of any kind and was healthy from then until he was his with an intestinal tumor which caused bloat :(
6 - Occasional corneal ulcers/irritations
Link to med thread: https://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewt ... sc&start=0
Good bye our little one --- piggy left us last night. I have left a note on my thread.
RIP sweetie!!!!
RIP sweetie!!!!
Will is currently 3. Purchased from PetSmart in May 2008 at approximately 2 months of age.
In May of 2010 he developed his first URI. He developed further complications when he stopped eating and his GI shut down. Through medication we were able to save him.
Another URI developed in May of 2011. Multiple rounds of antibiotics did not cure the symptoms.
Today: chest xray completed. Xray shows heart is enlarged and there is also bacteria in the lungs. Prescribed Lasix 2x daily at 3.125mg.
Symptoms: consistent weight loss and inability to maintain healthy weight (current weight at 560g); persistent URI; able to pet him when he's asleep (deep sleep); breathing issues; loss of sound on wheeking; lethargy.
In May of 2010 he developed his first URI. He developed further complications when he stopped eating and his GI shut down. Through medication we were able to save him.
Another URI developed in May of 2011. Multiple rounds of antibiotics did not cure the symptoms.
Today: chest xray completed. Xray shows heart is enlarged and there is also bacteria in the lungs. Prescribed Lasix 2x daily at 3.125mg.
Symptoms: consistent weight loss and inability to maintain healthy weight (current weight at 560g); persistent URI; able to pet him when he's asleep (deep sleep); breathing issues; loss of sound on wheeking; lethargy.
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